tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847711655505764655.comments2018-05-02T15:21:46.276-07:00Visible ChurchJim Stringerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05562659725008800706noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847711655505764655.post-84056445531423538662010-06-01T12:01:42.339-07:002010-06-01T12:01:42.339-07:00You raise two great points, Kathy H. (St. Blogwen)...You raise two great points, Kathy H. (St. Blogwen). I think a card made by church volunteers especially for fellow members would be much better received than a mass-produced card made for the general public. Nothing says &quot;We care&quot; like a donated leftover from a garage sale, right? An additional way to acknowledge individuals&#39; milestones, depending on the size of the church, an acknowledgement during the petitions or at the end of worship services of that week&#39;s birthday -- and baptismal birthday -- celebrants might be possible. Thanks for your comments.Jim Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562659725008800706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3847711655505764655.post-85743899660146775422010-05-29T18:59:05.525-07:002010-05-29T18:59:05.525-07:00Neat idea, especially with the crafted cards. I k...Neat idea, especially with the crafted cards. I know the ladies mean well when they stock up on those miscellaneous boxes of cards For All Occasions, but it can be a little depressing to get one. <br /><br />But even more than birthdays, congregations should acknowledge each member&#39;s baptismal anniversary, which is the symbol of his or her REbirth!<br /><br />Kathy H.St. Blogwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173870976749288145noreply@blogger.com